As movie stars and Oscar party hosts prepare for the Academy Awards ceremony on March 2, Broadway Direct set out to explore how Hollywood and Broadway feed each other. It’s a fascinating process that requires time, patience, and a vision for translating properties from medium to medium.

Here’s some advice to the hordes of theatergoers who will see Fun Home when it starts performances on Broadway in March: Don’t be afraid to wait at the stage door for stars Michael Cerveris and Judy Kuhn. They’ll be more than pleased to meet and talk with you.

“This story has both theatrical imagination and emotional depth,” says Diane Paulus, explaining her interest in directing Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical about the creation of the much-loved character Peter Pan.

Broadway Direct brings you the next installment in a quarterly series that highlights theater professionals who are making their marks on Broadway and beyond. Here’s a look at some of the most prominent names in set design today with upcoming productions you won't want to miss.